Many girls, when asked how they imagine their dream wedding, will say that it is a ceremony on a beautiful coast during a fabulous sunset and the gentle sound of the surf. Indeed, a wedding by the sea is something exotic, unusual and memorable for a lifetime. After all, even in ancient times it was believed that water symbolizes the unity of two hearts.
That is why young people should immediately decide what they really want: a full-fledged ceremony on the sea coast or just a beautiful photo session against the backdrop of palm trees and waves. In the second case, you need to take a dress and suit on your honeymoon and agree in advance with the photographer about shooting. As for the first option, it is more complex and requires careful preparation.
Popular places
First of all, the newlyweds must decide on the place where the event will be held. Of course, residents of coastal cities are much luckier: they don’t have to travel far away. The rest will have to travel to a resort town in Russia or to warm countries. In addition to holding a celebration on the shore, you can arrange a celebration on a boat or come up with an original scenario.
When choosing a location, it is necessary to take into account the climate and weather conditions characteristic of the area at a certain time of the year. A wedding near the sea is appropriate in spring or autumn, since during this period it is no longer hot, but not yet cold. It is also essential to inquire about the type of beach, the color of the sea, the view from the ceremony location, and how to get there.
It is worth considering that sometimes holding a wedding abroad is fraught with difficulties with legalizing marriage at home. Therefore, some newlyweds first get married in Russia, and then celebrate the holiday where they want.
A travel agency will help you choose a place for a seaside wedding. The Seychelles, Maldives and Mauritius are very popular because of their incredibly beautiful beaches with white sand and clear sea water. Other leaders in this direction are Cuba, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
A wedding on the Black Sea shore will be no less bright and beautiful. Celebrations in Sochi and Crimea are becoming more popular year after year. In addition, a wedding on the beach is not the only option: you can hold the ceremony at waterfalls, in the Vorontsov Caves or in Krasnaya Polyana.
Celebrating a wedding on “our” coast has many advantages.
- The wedding market in our country is well developed, and the celebration will be organized at the highest level.
- All relatives and friends will be able to go to the wedding without worrying that someone may not be given a visa.
- You can save a lot and afford more interesting solutions for a wedding on the Black Sea coast.
Thailand
Not the most exotic place for a wedding, but it is reliable and proven by hundreds of newlyweds. Thailand is chosen for its diversity: here you will find ancient Buddhist temples, underwater weddings, windsurfing, Thai massage, and amazing islands, the most famous of which are Phuket and Samui. A country of constant summer, where even tropical rains do not occur immediately throughout the entire territory.
Flight from Moscow:
~8-9 hours
Ceremony:
only symbolic
Ceremony cost:
from 70 t.r.
Flights Moscow ✈ Bangkok from 24,900 rub.
Features of the event
When organizing a celebration on the seashore in another country, it is extremely important to approach the choice of contractor responsibly:
- You can arrange in advance for photographers and other specialists involved in wedding preparations to travel abroad and find out about the cost of the service.
- You can find specialists who will help make your dream of a luxurious wedding a reality on the spot.
It is important to remember other features of a wedding at sea. For example, if a celebration in another country will increase costs several times, and also require increased attention and more time, it is best to start preparing six months before the planned wedding date. Of course, it is worth thinking about how guests will get to the ceremony site. Typically, newlyweds bear all the costs associated with transportation, but at the same time celebrate their wedding abroad in a narrow circle of friends and family.
Attention! If your budget is limited or you don’t want to burden yourself with unnecessary worries, then the best solution would be a wedding at sea for two.
Guests of the ceremony should know long before the wedding date that another country has been chosen as the location for the celebration. After all, many people need time to sort out their affairs and resolve issues with leave at work. Upon arrival at the place, you should spend at least a day to rest, sort out your belongings and acclimatize.
Decorating a wedding by the sea is associated with warm sand, gentle sea, gentle breeze, beautiful palm trees, anchors and ropes. If the celebration is planned to be celebrated in a restaurant, the walls of the banquet hall can be draped with a white textured fabric that will resemble sea foam.
In the color scheme, preference should be given to blue, light blue, white, and beige shades. Rudders, anchors, shells, and paintings with seascapes are suitable for decoration.
Furniture in a marine theme is what you need! Blue, white and golden tones are welcome. Chairs can be decorated with ropes, chains, starfish, and corals. Tables can be covered with a striped or checkered tablecloth.
Vases with shells or candles in original candlesticks - glasses filled with sand - are used as decoration. You can even put small aquariums with fish.
A great solution would be to host a beach party - this will allow guests to feel more relaxed. In this case, it would be appropriate to install a tent and sun loungers on the coast. In addition, there is no strict dress code for guests: you can wear tunics, hats, shorts, T-shirts, pareos, come in sandals or even barefoot.
Every girl dreams of big and bright love. The groom can make this dream come true if he sails for his chosen one, like the hero of A. Green’s story “Scarlet Sails.” This romantic gesture will resonate with the bride and will amaze all the guests.
Reason 3. It’s easy to organize a wedding in Gelendzhik
In Russia, organizing a wedding is not difficult. You yourself and the wedding salons are able to negotiate with all the restaurants, hire a photographer, a registry office employee, and organize leisure time. In another country, all this, of course, is more complicated. An unfamiliar language can become a hindrance for you, and wedding salons that speak the language realize their advantage and inflate their prices. They understand that in a sense, without their help from you, they have no chance of organizing everything at the best level. And indeed, without outside help, it is difficult to organize a wedding in another country yourself.
Images of the newlyweds and ceremony guests
A dress for a wedding at sea can be designed in either a classic style or a more modern and original one. If you are planning a luxurious holiday, then the bride should choose a dress to match - lush and airy, but not overloaded with decor.
A good alternative is an elegant outfit in the Greek style, Empire style or a figure-flattering fish silhouette model. A short fitted or wide dress will look more modern. Much attention should be paid to accessories: the hairstyle can be decorated with blue ribbons, a starfish, a comb, and white or blue flowers. The bouquet can also be decorated with “sea” attributes.
The groom needs to take a closer look at suits in white, blue, and gray colors. A blue bow tie or tie will perfectly complement the look. A boutonniere made in a nautical style can be decorated with an anchor, starfish, shells, corals, and sea knots.
Guests should also focus on the theme and color palette of the celebration. All shades of blue, white and bright tropical colors are appropriate on the seashore.
Reason 6. There are many places for celebrations and weddings in Gelendzhik
In Gelendzhik, like in any tourist city, there are many restaurants and cafes. There are luxurious, spacious ones, with sea views and live music, or family-friendly and cozy ones with real Caucasian food. One of the best options for a wedding celebration is the Veterok cafe with live music. Spacious, comfortable, with suitable interiors in light colors, and excellent dishes of local signature cuisine. See for yourself! We held one of our weddings there and were pleased, so we recommend it.
In Gelendzhik, the atmosphere is conducive to celebration: the white embankment, flowering gardens and picturesque parks, fountains and sculptures. And outside the city there is an incredibly diverse nature. In Gelendzhik, there are 9 churches and 2 registry offices for newlyweds.
Hotels in Gelendzhik also open their doors for newlyweds and guests .
Some specially decorate rooms for newlyweds, give fruits and champagne, and create a pleasant atmosphere for the newlyweds. There is plenty to choose from! By the way, we also decided not to give in and keep up with the holiday trend. The Lyudmila Hotel now has a special Suite for newlyweds, and all the bonuses are included
Romance and that's it
Often the bride and groom attach sacred significance to their ceremony and do not want strangers to be present at such an intimate moment, even if they are close friends or relatives. In this case, you can hold a wedding on a desert island in the middle of the ocean. At the same time, only a representative of the registry office and a photographer who will capture this romantic moment on film will be present at the ceremony.
To make the ceremony more solemn and exotic, you can order a wedding ceremony, which is performed by a priest. The location for the ceremony can be a beach area decorated with flowers and airy white fabrics.
A celebration on the seashore is not a modern fad. This ritual dates back more than a thousand years. It is often used by islanders. According to another version, this place for the ceremony was often chosen if the bride and groom were of different nationalities, since it was believed that water unites hearts and cultures. The ceremony on the seaside owes its popularity among modern newlyweds to the hippie movement, which sought to be closer to nature.
Reason 7. Gelendzhik - the city of brides
The very name of the city “Gelendzhik” is translated from Turkic as “white bride” or “white daughter-in-law.” Alexander Kuprin also wrote: “The name of Gelendzhik, which is translated as “White Bride,” emanates the colorful language of oriental poetry, something snatched directly from “ Songs of Songs" by King Solomon. And the city itself is like a bride: it’s all drowning in white gardens of blooming pears, apple trees, almonds and apricots.”
Newlyweds especially like to take pictures with the bride. It is believed that the “White Bride”, as a symbol of love and a long life together, will bring real happiness to the house! The image of the bride is associated with the brightest dreams, the beginning of a new life and belief in happiness. We believe that such symbolism is simply the ideal occasion for a wedding in Gelendzhik, the city of eternal bloom, serenity and purity.
Original ideas
The ceremony scenario in a nautical style must be carefully thought out. The design of the wedding venue, menu, and competitions should emphasize the atmosphere of the sea. As an option, you can spend a holiday with an exciting adventure plot: a re-enactment of the kidnapping of a bride by pirates or a search for real treasures.
The groom and guests will rescue the hero of the occasion from the hands of the corsairs, using clues left on the shore. The bride will be on the yacht, which is located off the coast, all this time. After the newlyweds are released, everyone will go on a boat trip, which will be an excellent place for a photo session of the bride and groom.
A wedding near the sea will be even more interesting and exciting thanks to interesting entertainment. Male guests can be invited to compete for the title of sea wolf, and newlyweds - for the captain of the ship. To do this, they are greeted with bread and salt by their mother-in-law and mother-in-law.
The bride and groom break off identical pieces of loaf and each begin to feed their friends. After the allotted time has expired, the winner is determined - the one whose team divided the bread equally. You can entertain guests by organizing a quiz on knowledge of sea films, a tug-of-war competition, drinking rum, or searching for treasure.
A seaside wedding implies the inclusion of fish dishes, sushi, and rolls in the festive menu. As for the main decoration of the wedding table - the cake - it can be decorated in the form of a goldfish, an aquarium, an underwater kingdom with its inhabitants, or a classic multi-tiered dessert decorated with shells, starfish, and pearls.
Color palette
If you're going for a tropical vibe, choose bright and vibrant colors such as fuchsia, turquoise, orange, green, purple, yellow, and red.
If you are not comfortable with bright colors, you can choose pastels and neutrals, which will give your wedding a vintage style and beach chic. Ivory, milky and peach colors, delicate shades of blue and pink, combinations with mother-of-pearl, silver or soft gold would be appropriate here.
Tips for celebrating the holiday
Experts advise newlyweds who decide to have a wedding on the seashore to pay attention to some details:
- Seaside wedding decor ideas. Wedding tables can be decorated with corals or starfish, which will look harmonious with fresh flowers and succulents.
- Invitations. They should be made in blue and white colors and decorated with a decorative starfish or pearls.
Every couple wants to organize their wedding in such a way that the memories of their important day will last a lifetime. If the bride and groom are open to everything new and crave adventure, a wedding ceremony by the sea is ideal for them, which will bring a lot of pleasure and unforgettable impressions.
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Feeling like Cinderella marrying a handsome prince - that’s what a wedding in the Czech Republic is all about. Stunning architecture, legendary palaces and castles, domes, arches, pilasters, columns and balustrades, and even a real carriage instead of a tired limousine.
Flight from Moscow:
~2.5 hours
Ceremony:
both official and symbolic
Waiting for the official certificate:
2-3 weeks
Ceremony cost:
from 85 TR
for both symbolic and official tickets Moscow ✈ Prague from 12,000 rub.
Banquet
When choosing a banquet menu, be careful with hot, spicy and salty snacks. They can provoke increased thirst, which is already likely when you are in the sun, so do not aggravate the situation. Light vegetable snacks, assorted fruits, and lightly salted cheeses are perfect.
Important! Take into account the high temperature during the event - food should not be perishable!
You can serve fish or seafood as a main course, but you should take into account the taste preferences of the invited guests. Just in case, prepare something classic, for example, steaks. Ice cream as a dessert will be very useful. Cool non-alcoholic drinks will be appropriate.
The choice of alcoholic beverages should also be approached with caution. Strong alcohol in the heat can quickly incapacitate guests. An abundance of champagne and sparkling wines under the scorching sun can cause malaise and headaches.
As for organizing a banquet, in this case it is better to give preference to off-site catering. This way you will be confident in the quality of the prepared dishes and receive appropriate service.
Invitations
Beach wedding invitations should get your guests in the right mood early on. There are no general rules here; it all depends on the ingenuity of the couple. These can be traditional cards in sand or blue tones, decorated with starfish, corals, shells or twine. You can use pearls, fancy calligraphy and watercolor details to create a light effect.
A very original version of the invitation would be a bottle with a package that looks like ancient parchment.
Floristics
If you want to create an atmosphere of hot tropics, even far from the ocean, use bright flowers, fruits, and unusually shaped leaves. Give preference to tropical orchids, anemones, magnolias, strelitzia, hibiscus and anthurium. You can also use more traditional flowers, such as roses, variegated carnations, and hydrangeas.
For a beach chic palette, choose flowers in white or pastel colors such as lilies, roses, peonies, orchids, and ranunculus.
Don't forget about beach accents; include a few shells, starfish, twine or long ribbons in the composition.
You can also add greenery for a bohemian vibe.
Glass vases are popular for beach weddings because of their versatility. You can fill them with sand or shells and decorate them with flowers, or leave them open and add candles for a romantic effect.
Groom image
When it comes to dress code, stay away from anything too formal. You should not consider classic suits for a beach ceremony.
A combination of a light short-sleeved shirt with matching trousers or shorts would be appropriate. For a truly relaxed, beachy look, the shirt can be left untucked.
If you still prefer a more classic look, then you should consider suits in light shades made of cotton and linen. Lightweight leather moccasins will perfectly complement the groom's look.
